Politics: Lay Off "Joe the Plumber"

Here is a great quote from McCain on the media attack against "Joe the Plumber." Followed by Hot Air's comments.

“Americans ought to be able to ask Senator Obama tough questions without being smeared and targeted with political attacks,” says Maverick, speaking for every conservative in America. Has The One’s campaign formally attacked J the P, though? I’d be shocked if they have, as that’s not their M.O. They like to leave the nastiest stuff, particularly in the racial vein, for their surrogates and for the media so that St. Barack can keep his hands clean. I assume Maverick’s accusing them of feeding oppo research on Wurzelbacher’s tax liens, etc, to the press under the radar, but even there I’m skeptical. Anyone think our very impartial media wasn’t willing to go dumpster diving on its own here?

I don't think the Obama camp formally attacked "Joe", but it does seem that the media does not like anyone to challenge their golden child. The media did not try to discredit the folks accused of yelling "kill him" (referring to Obama) at a Palin rally. It seems that would be more important than some who asks a qustion regarding Obama's Socialist idea of redistributing the wealth. But that's just me.

And the news media have not necessarily shown themselves to be anything close to objective this long election season.

D.B.